Cub Cadet GT 3200 manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • T roubleshooting • P arts Lists • W arranty Warning : Thi s unit i s equ ipp ed wi th an i ntern al co mbu sti on en gin e and s houl d not b e used o n or near a ny unim proved for est- c overed, br ush - covere d or gra ss -c overed la nd un - les s the e ngi ne?[...]

2 Cust omer Suppor t If y ou hav e difficulty assembling this product or have any qu estions regarding the controls, operation, or maint enance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options belo w : ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cu bcadet.com ◊ Locat e your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at ( 877 ) 28 2-8684 Wri te us at[...]

3 Section 2: Important Safe Operation Practices WARNI N G : T his sy mb ol po ints o ut im por t ant s afety i nst ruc ti ons w hic h, if n ot foll owed, cou ld en dan ger t he per son al safet y a nd / or pr ope r t y of your self a nd ot hers . Read an d foll ow all in str uc tio ns in t his m anua l before at te mpt ing to o per ate thi s mac hi[...]

4 Do not p ut han ds or fe et near r otat ing par ts o r und er the c ut t ing d eck . Co ntac t wit h the b lade ( s ) can a mpu tate ha nd s and feet . A mis sing o r dam aged d is char ge c over can c ause b lad e con tac t or thr own ob jec t injur ies . Stop t he bl ade ( s) w hen c ros sin g gravel dri ves, walks, o r road s and w hil e not c[...]

5 Use sl ow spe ed. Ch oos e a low en oug h spe ed set ti ng so t hat you wi ll not h ave to stop o r shif t w hil e on th e slo pe. Tir es may lose t rac ti on on s lop es even th oug h the brakes ar e fun cti oni ng pro per ly. Always keep mac hi ne in g ear whe n goi ng dow n slo pes to t ake advan tag e of eng ine br ak- ing ac ti on. Follow t [...]

6 T owing T ow o nly w ith a m ach ine t hat ha s a hitc h des ign ed for tow ing. D o not at ta ch towe d equi pme nt excep t at the h itc h poi nt. Follow t he ma nufac tur ers re co mmen da - tio n for weig ht lim its f or towed eq uip ment and tow ing on s lo pes. Never allow c hi ldre n or oth ers i n or on towed eq uip ment . On sl op es, th [...]

7 the or ig inal e qui pme nt manu fac turer ’s ( O.E.M. ) blad e (s ) on ly , li sted i n thi s manu al. “ Use of p ar ts w hic h do n ot meet the or ig inal e qui pme nt spe ci fic ati ons may lead to i mpro per p er for man ce an d com pro mise s afet y ! ” Mower bl ade s are sha rp. Wrap th e blad e or wear gl oves, and u se ex tra c aut [...]

8 Slope Guide Use th is pag e as a gu ide t o deter min e slo pes where you m ay not op erate sa fely. Do not op er ate your t rac tor on s uc h slo pes. Operate Garden T ractors up and down sl op es, never acro ss th e face o f slo pes . WARNI N G : D o not m ow on in - cli nes wi th a s lop e in exces s of 15 deg rees ( a ri se of ap proxi matel [...]

9 SECTION 3: TRACTOR PREPARATION Connect the Battery Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compou nds. Wash hands after hand ling . The tractor is shipped with a sealed battery, with the positive battery cable factory connected. The negati ve cable must be connected . Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the &q[...]

10 A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Indicator Panel/Hour Meter Key Switch Module Parking Brake Leve r PTO Switch Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Forward Pedal 12V Power Outlet Transmission Oil Fill / Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Hydraulic Lift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever Differential Lock Pedal Center Height Po sition In[...]

11 NOTE: References to L EFT and RIGHT indicate that side of th e tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the drawbar end. Steering Wheel The steering wheel, centered on the dash panel, is used to turn the tractor left or right while drivin g. NOTE: This trac[...]

12 NOTE: A record of the actual hours of operation should be kept to as sure maintenance procedures are com- pleted according to the schedule in this manual. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance interva ls for changing the engine oil. The L CD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five [...]

13 D. P arking Brake Lever Figure 4 The parking brake lever is loca ted to the right of the steering whee l in the dash panel. With the brake peda l depressed fully, push the parking brake lever downward and release th e brake pedal to lock the parking brake. E. PT O Switch The PTO switch is located on the lower/right side the dash panel. Pull the [...]

14 M. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. N. Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat. O . Hydrauli c Lift Lever The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the le ft of the seat. This lever is used to operate the tractor’s center lift system. P . A uxiliar y[...]

15 IMPORTANT: When u sing power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the “FAST” position. V . Choke Lever The choke lever is locate d to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the lever forward to close the engine choke plate. SECTION 5: OPERATION Safety Interloc k Sw[...]

16 continuou sly for more th an 10 seconds at a time. If the e ngine does not start wi thin this time, turn the key to “STOP” and wait a minute to allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. • After the engine starts, slo wly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually pull the choke lever all the way b[...]

17 Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine sl opes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclin es with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a r ise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slope[...]

18 Using the REVERSE CA UTION MODE ke y position The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the machine to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended . Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the “Reverse Caution Mode”. Always look down and behind befor[...]

19 Engagin g Differential Lock Fully depress the diff. lock pedal to lock the transmission differential and provide constant power to both rear wheels when increased traction is needed. Release the diff. lock pedal when extra traction is not needed. Depressing the brake pedal also actuates the diff. lock pedal, resulting in optimal braking action. [...]

20 SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS and MAINTENANCE Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, as th is could cause the opera tor to lose contro l of the tractor. For the comfort of the operator, the tractor is equipped with an easy to operate adjustable seat. There are also three seat mounting positions to provide additional[...]

21 If greater access is requi red, the tractor is equipped with quick release side panels. Remove the quick release side panels as follows (Se e Figure 16): • Open the hood b y lifting upward at the side panel notches on e ach side of the tractor. • Flip the tab of the two quick release fasteners up and turn to align with the slots in side pane[...]

22 Tire Inflation Keep the tires inflated to th e recommended pressure. Improper inflation will affect tire life and operator comfort, and also could affect the level of the mower de ck and quality of cut. See the tire side wall for proper inflation range. Ensure that the valve caps are securely tightened in place to p revent air loss and to protec[...]

23 Maintenance Chart † More often under dusty conditions †† Clean every 25 hours or more oft en under dusty or dirty conditi ons NOTE: With the exception of utilizing the d eck wash feature on the mower deck, we do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden h ose to clean your tractor. Water may cause damage to electrical componen t[...]

24 Lubrication Illustration Figure 16 Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 27 on page 34 Transmission Oil - Cub Cadet Drive Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) System Fluid Plus - ONLY Engine Front Pivot Axle L / R Steering Knuckle L / R Front Wheels Foot Control Pivot Points Transmission[...]

25 SECTION 7: SERVICE General Battery Information WARNING • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain l ead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. • Should batter y acid acciden tally splatter int o the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, se[...]

26 Headlight Bulb Replacement Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 17) 1. After noting which wire connects to each terminal, unplug the wi re harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. 2. Rotate the socket assembly as follows to remove from the reflector housing: Figure 17 • Left headlight — approximately 1/ 4 turn counterclo[...]

27 Changing T ransmissio n Oil WARNING: The fluid for your transmission has been spe- cially formulated to ensure the safe and proper opera- tion of your tractor. When changing the transmission fluid replace it with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus ONLY. Failure to use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus may result in a fail- ure of the drive system[...]

28 Electrical Box The electrical box contains the relay and fuses. Refer to Figure 19 for the electrical box layout. The ele ctrical box is located under the up per air baffle in front of the dash panel. To acce ss the electrical box: • Raise the hood of the tra ctor • Locate the lo cking tabs on the left and right side of the upper air baffle [...]

29 From just above the right axle carrier, inside the right frame rail, slowly turn the hex nylon lock nut at the end of the brake rod as foll ows to adjust th e brake (R efer to Figure 23 ): • Turn the nylon lock nut clockwise to increase the braking force. • Turn the nylon lock nut counter- clockwise to decrease the brakin g force. Figure 23 [...]

30 • Pinch in the lock tabs on the oil drain valve, then pu ll the drain port outward to begin drainin g oil. Refer to Figure 24. • After the oil h as finished draining, push the end of the oil drain val ve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port. • Replace th[...]

31 SECTION 8: ENGINE INFORMATION K OHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EM ISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED W A RRANTY SMALL OFF-R OAD EQ UIPMENT ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen cy (EPA) , the California Air Resources Bo ard (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal a nd California Emission Co ntrol Systems Warranty on you [...]

32 LIMIT A TIONS This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the followin g: (a) repair or replacement required because of mi suse or neglect, improper maintena nce, repairs improperly performed or repla cement not conforming to Kohler Co. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or dur ability, and alterations or modif[...]

33 Cleaning The Engine This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be able to circulate freely around the engine through the fly- wheel screen, through the coolin g shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head and cylin der block. Keep these areas free of a ccumulated dirt and debris or the engine wil l overheat; possibly causing extensive en[...]

34 Figure 26 Refer to Figure 27 for information regarding the proper typ e of oil to ad d to the crankcase. • Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Sto p the tractor engine and remove the ignition key. • Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. Refer to Figure 26. • R[...]

35 • Remove the flexible tubing from th e drain valve. Clean the tu bing and store in a safe place for future use. • Clean the drain valve and push the plastic dust cap onto the valve. • Turn the replacement filter open en d up and pour new oil into the filter through the threaded center hole. Fill to the bottom of the thre ads, then wait a m[...]

36 WARNING: Operating the engine with loose or dam- aged air clean er components will allow unfiltered air in to the carburetor , causing e x- tensive wear and eventual failure of the engine. Servicing The Precleaner Wash and re-oil the foam pre cleaner more often under extreme ly dusty or dirty conditions. Refer to Figure 28 . • Lo osen the airc[...]

37 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING P ossible Cause P ossi ble Remedy Har d T o Start No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Chec k the fuel line, car- buretor and fuel filter . Fuel line or carburetor clogged Clean the fuel line and carb uretor with a com- mercial carburetor cleaner . Fuel filter plugged Replace W ater in fuel Drai[...]

38 SECTION 10: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer for informat ion regarding price and availability. (1) Requires front hitch system 190-414-100. (2) Requires front hitch system 190-414- 100. Can use option al Mechanical Angling Kit 190-171-100 or Hydrau[...]

39 SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kohler Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (Command) Cooling .[...]

40 SECTION 12: Replacement Parts Description P ar t Number Engine Oil 737-3030A (10W30) 737-3049 (5W30) Air Filter Order KH-24-883-03-S1 Air Filter Assembly Engine Oil Filter KH-12-050-01-S Spark Plug 759-3336 T ransmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737-3120 - Quart 737-3121 - Gallon T ransmission Oil Filter 923-3014 Mower Dec k Blades [...]

41 CALI FOR NI A EM I S SI O N CO NT ROL WARR AN T Y S T A TEM EN T YOUR W AR R AN T Y R IG H TS A ND O BL IG A TI ON S The Ca lifor nia A ir Res ourc es B oard an d MTD C ons umer G roup I nc are p leas ed to exp lain the evap orat ive emi ssi on c ontro l system war rant y o n your 20 07 lawn mowe r . In Ca lifor ni a, new lawn m ower must b e de[...]

42 2. Any warrante d par t t hat is s che dul ed on ly for re gul ar ins pec ti on in t he wr it ten in str uc - tio ns su ppl ied i s warran ted for t he warr ant y per iod s tate d above. Any su ch par t repair ed or rep lac ed un der warr ant y wi ll be warr ante d for the r emai nin g warran t y peri od. 3. Any warrante d par t t hat is s che d[...]

43 IMPORT ANT: T o obtain warranty cov er- age owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance re- cords to the ser vicing dealer . Please see the operator’ s manual f or information on required maintenance and ser vice inter vals . The limited warranty set f or th below is giv en by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to ne w [...]

Cub Cadet LLC , P .O . BO X 3611 31 CL EVELAN D , OHIO 4413 6-0019 , Pho ne: 1- 877-2 82-86 84 MTD Products Limited, Kitchener , ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238 In the U .S.A.: Check y our Y ellow P ages, or contact Cub Ca- det LLC at P .O. Box 361131, Cle v eland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 or log on to our website at www .cubcadet.co[...]